Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century

Riboud is credited with building the world’s leading oilfield testing company. During his tenure, he produced a 19-fold increase in revenue (to $6.4 billion) and a 44-fold increase in earnings (to $1.2 billion), often producing results that were the best in the world. His success was generated through a commitment to long term planning, a dedication to research, and a strong decentralized management structure.